Experience

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director, CITRIS (Center for IT Research in the Interest of Society) & the Banatao Inst.

  • Jun 2012 - Present

• Deputy Director

  • May 2013 - Jun 2019

  Provide leadership for this multi-campus, interdisciplinary research center of the University of California. With the CITRIS Director, affiliated faculty members, and Initiative Directors, manage program development, corporate and academic partnerships, public programs and communications for activities at the UC Berkeley headquarters, in coordination with affiliated campuses at Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz. Areas of research focus include sustainable infrastructures, health, robotics and AI, civic technology and policy, women in tech, and the future of work. See http://citris-uc.org.



CITRIS Policy Lab

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  The CITRIS Policy Lab supports interdisciplinary technology policy research and engagement to better ensure development and deployment of technology in the interest of society. Within the Policy Lab, my research focuses on equitable access to tools for digital participation, including broadband; applications of blockchain technology in the public sector; and responsible AI. See https://citrispolicylab.org/. The CITRIS Policy Lab supports interdisciplinary technology policy research and engagement to better ensure development and deployment of technology in the interest of society. Within the Policy Lab, my research focuses on equitable access to tools for digital participation, including broadband; applications of blockchain technology in the public sector; and responsible AI. See https://citrispolicylab.org/.



EDGE in Tech™ at UC

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  The Expanding Diversity & Gender Equity (EDGE) in Tech Initiative at the University of California is a collaborative effort between CITRIS and the UC Berkeley College of Engineering. The EDGE in Tech Initiative's mission is to increase the persistence and success of women and under-represented groups in technical fields in industry, academia, and the public sector. We leverage UC’s renowned research capabilities across four campuses to develop metrics and data insights for effective best practices that improve inclusion. We foster the success of women and other under-represented groups’ participation in tech through new pathways, leadership skills, and a powerfully supportive network.



Blockchain Working Group, Government Operations Agency

• California

• Chair

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Resulting from legislation enacted in 2018 (California Assembly Bill 2658), the working group brought together 20 representatives from the public and private sectors to research blockchain’s potential uses, risks and benefits to state government and California-based businesses. The final report with recommendations was published and submitted to the Legislature on July 1, 2020. See https://www.govops.ca.gov/blockchain/. Resulting from legislation enacted in 2018 (California Assembly Bill 2658), the working group brought together 20 representatives from the public and private sectors to research blockchain’s potential uses, risks and benefits to state government and California-based businesses. The final report with recommendations was published and submitted to the Legislature on July 1, 2020. See https://www.govops.ca.gov/blockchain/.



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, CITRIS Data & Democracy Initiative

  • May 2012 - Jul 2014

  Manage program development at this initiative for the multi-campus Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS). Work with interdisciplinary team of faculty to identify and support projects that use digital tools to promote democracy-building and civic participation. See http://democracy.citris-uc.org. Manage program development at this initiative for the multi-campus Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS). Work with interdisciplinary team of faculty to identify and support projects that use digital tools to promote democracy-building and civic participation. See http://democracy.citris-uc.org.



Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2012

  Manage administration of this $2 million research and training unit. Responsible for fundraising from individuals and institutional donors to support international research and graduate training. Represent the unit to executive leadership at the campus and systemwide level. Work with faculty and community volunteers to secure support for the Center. Oversee all aspects of grant administration, finance, human resources, communications, and outreach. Co-produced major conference on human rights, technology, and new media, and helped organize a competition for new applications using mobile technology for research and advocacy.



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Dean for Development, International & Area Studies

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2006

  Developed fundraising campaign plans for multidisciplinary initiatives on international topics. Worked with faculty and campus leaders to craft proposals and engage donors, advisory board members, and other stakeholders. Worked with volunteers to organize two major conferences as part of the Berkeley China Initiative. Developed fundraising campaign plans for multidisciplinary initiatives on international topics. Worked with faculty and campus leaders to craft proposals and engage donors, advisory board members, and other stakeholders. Worked with volunteers to organize two major conferences as part of the Berkeley China Initiative.



University of California Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Development & Public Relations

  • Apr 2003 - Oct 2005

  Improved development infrastructure and integration with UC Press operations. Evaluated fundraising database programs and migrated data from existing platform to a new CRM model. Worked with web marketing staff to improve online presence for fundraising, implement an e-newsletter, and offer capacity for online contributions. Worked with UC Press Foundation trustees to expand the Press’s activities in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Co-led Press-wide re-branding initiative. Co-authored successful challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.



San Francisco Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations

  • May 2000 - Apr 2003

  Worked with 6-member team in Institutional Gifts to raise $1.6 million in annual support for San Francisco Opera. Responsible for government grants (Grants for the Arts, California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts) and government advocacy efforts. Worked with state and local foundations, including family foundations. Organized activities related to Americans for the Arts’ dialogue program around an opera in development. Worked with 6-member team in Institutional Gifts to raise $1.6 million in annual support for San Francisco Opera. Responsible for government grants (Grants for the Arts, California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts) and government advocacy efforts. Worked with state and local foundations, including family foundations. Organized activities related to Americans for the Arts’ dialogue program around an opera in development.



Duke University

• Visiting Assistant Professor

  • 1998 - 2000